C Channel
The C channel has a c shaped cross section and has a structure of two legs connected by a web forming a C shape.
The distance between the two legs determines the channel length. These C channels are used to add durability and stability to different mechanical structures and machineries.
C-channels that are made out of stainless steel are commonly used in commercial and industrial sectors and are also important in the manufacturing of machineries and mechanical equipment. The stainless steel C channels have a high flexible and durable composition as well as being low-cost. Stainless steel C channels are generally made from waste and unused steel and can be recycled after use allowing for the conservation of new resources.
C channel steel is also useful for electronic applications. This steel contains additional amounts of nickel, copper, or chromium, making it more corrosion resistant. Its lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties make it an excellent choice for buildings, industrial machinery, utility poles, and a variety of other objects. This C channel steel is suitable for use in a variety of fields.
Structural channels or Parallel Flange Channel (PFC)
Steel channel is commonly used to construct walls for places like garages, warehouses, workshops, and other metal constructions, and can be employed similar to studs in traditional wood framing. The C channel runs vertically from the bottom plate to the top plate of the wall, bearing the building’s tensile force. In comparison to the wooden studs these steel channels can comparatively hold more weight and are much more firm. Steel channel, on the other hand, is more difficult to install since it necessitates welding, bolting, or riveting rather than merely nailing.
C channels are also utilised as rafters on lightweight roofs stretching from the overhang to the roof providing a sturdy support to the roof top c channel allows for light rafters to sustain the exact amount of weight as the wood rafter steel channel is sturdier and lasts longer than wood and it is resistant to rust fungus decay and dampness